bind

US /baɪnd/
UK /baɪnd/
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1.

atar, ligar

tie or fasten (something) tightly

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She used a rope to bind the logs together.
Ella usó una cuerda para atar los troncos juntos.
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The prisoner's hands were bound behind his back.
Las manos del prisionero estaban atadas a su espalda.
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2.

obligar, vincular

impose a legal or moral obligation on (someone)

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The contract will bind both parties to the agreement.
El contrato obligará a ambas partes al acuerdo.
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We are bound by our promise.
Estamos obligados por nuestra promesa.
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3.

unir, ligar

form into a compact mass

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The flour and water will bind together to form a dough.
La harina y el agua se unirán para formar una masa.
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The cement helps to bind the bricks.
El cemento ayuda a unir los ladrillos.
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1.

aprieto, situación difícil

a difficult or restrictive situation

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He found himself in a real bind after losing his job.
Se encontró en un verdadero aprieto después de perder su trabajo.
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The company is in a financial bind.
La empresa está en un aprieto financiero.
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